Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part I
Help affordable housing crisis by voting yes on Prop 5
California has been grappling with an affordable housing crisis for years. Although the state has passed many laws to reduce barriers to create more housing, for people in need of an affordable place to live,...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part II
Support fair water rates and Holloway for SLVWD board
This year I’ve had the honor to work with Bruce Holloway on a Citizen’s Initiative, now Measure U on the November ballot, to repair San Lorenzo Valley Water District’s controversial, inequitable rate structure. Bruce is also...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part I
Martinez represents hope and practical solutions
I live in Boulder Creek and have taken the time to attend campaign gatherings for both Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez this past year and have had a chance to get a feel for who they are and what...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 4, 2024 — Part II
Time to say ‘No’ to more property tax measures in Scotts Valley
No, No, No! No more property tax measures, Scotts Valley. Having lived in this beautiful area for over 20 years, I find myself in a situation where I feel obligated to write this...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 4, 2024 — Part I
Endorsing Bradford for Santa Cruz County supervisor
Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to get to know Christopher Bradford from a unique perspective. I already knew Christopher to be a good family man and a well-known and highly respected community leader.
It was when Christopher...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 27, 2024
Seniors face burden of increasing property costs
Regarding Patrick Johnston's letter on Sept. 20: I too am concerned about the increase in property taxes proposed this year, as well as affording the ever-increasing exorbitant homeowners insurance costs. I have children and grandchildren that I hope...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 20, 2024
Measure S imposes unfair burden on younger homeowners
The proposed Measure S seeks to increase property taxes to fund the new fire station — I believe this is unfair because it taxes younger, more financially-stressed families in Scotts Valley.
As proposed, the property tax increase would...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 13, 2024
Longtime SLV resident supports Bradford for county supervisor
Christopher Bradford has my vote in our upcoming election for Fifth District county supervisor.
My family roots are in the San Lorenzo Valley, since 1958. Like redwood trees, my roots are planted in and receive strength from our...
Letter to the Editor | Published Sept. 6, 2024
Concerns raised over SLVWD Board’s fiscal responsibility and transparency
I’m responding to the letters from Jim Mosher (Aug. 16) and Debra Loewen (Aug. 9) regarding San Lorenzo Valley Water District. There are serious issues facing the District, which Mr. Mosher has evaded in his response...
Keep Highway 9 safe with 24/7 lights for all road users
If every bicyclist and vehicle (and smart pedestrian) ran with lights on 24/7 on Highway 9, we could avoid many unfortunate collisions going from stark sunny blindness to deep dark tree shade.
I have driven this road over 30 years and it is very scary...
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...